ZIP 80759 (Yuma, CO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 80759: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yuma County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yuma County compares with Colorado
Yuma County against Colorado and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yuma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yuma County | Colorado | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.7 | 32.6 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 14.8% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 25.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.8% | 43.5% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Yuma County has lower values than Colorado for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Yuma County: 15.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Colorado: 5.1).
Overview
Yuma County has recorded 71 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 61 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 1.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.5% for Colorado.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.1%).
10.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 14.8% across Colorado.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 80759 is CR-G, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-40 (1), CR-46 (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Colorado: 2.8%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 80759 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yuma County.
- Check whether your routes use CR-G, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Colorado; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Yuma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-G | 2 |
| CR-40 | 1 |
| CR-46 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yuma County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 34 At Mp 233 | 3 |
| Cr G 3,696 Feet N Of Cr 39 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 2,112 Feet E Of Mp 233 | 2 |
| Hwy 34 At Sounth Main St | 2 |
| Hwy 59 At Mp 122 | 2 |
| Block West 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| Colorado State Patrol | 1 |
| County Road 54 County Road Cc | 1 |
ZIP 80759 at a glance
| Population | 4,931 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,255 |
| Median home value | $196,100 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yuma County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | +66% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -27% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 80759
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 80759?
Since 2015, 71 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yuma County (36 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 80759?
Since 2015, CR-G has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 80759: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 80759?
Truck crashes in Yuma County peak in October, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 80759?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yuma County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 80759 compare with Colorado for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yuma County has 59.7 truck crashes a year; Colorado has 32.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 80759?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.